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Will A New Iron Curtain Fall On Shipping?

Francis Fukuyama, the American political scientist who once described the collapse of the Soviet Union as the “end of history,” suggested that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might be called “the end of..
March 17, 2022

Blue Safe Maritime Corridor Considered

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) held an extraordinary session of its Council (C/ES.35) on 10 and 11 March to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black..
March 16, 2022

Kenya receives ‘simulator’ to fight maritime crime

The fight against maritime crimes has received a boost following a partnership between the US and Kenya’s coast guard under the Global Maritime Crime Programme.
March 15, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 14th March 22

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 14th March 2022.
March 14, 2022

EU NAVFOR Op ATALANTA: Statement on the Non Extension of the UNSC Resolution on Fighting Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

The United Nations Security Council has not extended UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2608 (2021) which, among other measures, allowed for the fight against piracy and armed robbery of..
March 11, 2022

Here’s How Yacht Owners Are Protecting Themselves From Pirates

In the yachting world, self-defense has gone on the offensive. Roman Abramovich’s 533-foot Eclipse is rumored to have an antimissile defense system, while the 165-foot Thunder could potentially..
March 11, 2022

Shipping’s Russian Nightmare is Becoming a Reality

The shipping industry is faced with a logistical and legal nightmare, in the aftermath of the events in Ukraine.
March 09, 2022

Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries and territories

Russia has said all corporate deals with companies and individuals from “unfriendly countries” will now have to be approved by a government commission.
March 08, 2022

Geneva Declaration launched to safeguard human rights at sea

The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea has been launched to define and defend the human rights of the global maritime population and those crossing the world’s oceans and seas.
March 07, 2022

Vessel Hit 23nm ESE Odesa

Reporting from the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority reported that the Panamanian flagged cargo vessel HELT (IMO8402589) has been struck whilst anchored 23nm ESE Odesa Port.
March 03, 2022